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Feature Photo Friday

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Loni Townsend

If you haven’t guessed from previous posts, my husband is one of the greatest guys out there. He’s creative, funny, hard-working, and smart. Sure, he’s not without what some people might call flaws, but really, when you’re that great, who notices?

One of the projects he’s been working on since we bought the house in 2007 is a pond. It’s almost done (still needs a giant dragon to sit over the waterfall’s intake well).

Today’s featured photo was taken from beneath the tree on the backside of the pond, next to the strawberries.

reflection

Do you have any non-writing projects keeping you busy?

20 thoughts on “Feature Photo Friday”

  1. Melissa Maygrove says:
    May 30, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    That’s beautiful! So relaxing.

    I used to do a log of non-writing things. Not anymore.
    At least my daughter has taken over the garden. ๐Ÿ˜›

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      I have my husband to thank for keeping my plants alive.

      Reply
  2. River Fairchild says:
    May 30, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful shot of the reflection in the water! I love dragons and think it would make a perfect addition. Lucky you to have such a great husband, too. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

      I just need to find someone to sculpt a dragon for me now. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Donna B. McNicol [@dbmcnicol] says:
    May 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Looks like an amazing project that you will really enjoy. Since we recently moved from the US to Ecuador, my non-writing is learning about the local area and meeting locals. We love browsing the markets and buying wonderful food, gorgeous flowers, amazing jewelry and more, all at a fraction of what we would pay in the US.

    D.B. McNicol
    Romance & Mystery…writing my life

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 1:56 PM

      Sounds like a wonderful time (and a wonderful deal!).

      Reply
  4. Southpaw says:
    May 30, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Great photo, the reflections are so beautiful. That pond looks spectacular – and a great place to sit and think.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM

      Oh yes, it’s very relaxing. Or exhilarating, if you jump in.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Seckman says:
    May 30, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely pond!

    Many years ago, I used to have this thing, I think people called it a life, but now I just run around keeping up with kids and my 77 going on 16 mother and crashing at the end of the night. I used to love to work in my flower beds. Now, I have a bunch of perennials and called it done.

    Reply
    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 2:55 PM

      It seems like when people get older, they reach a second youth. I hope to have that much energy when I get there.

      Reply
  6. Lexa Cain says:
    May 30, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I love creeks and waterfalls for the lovely sound they make. So relaxing. Ponds make me worry about mosquitoes, although koi ponds are very lovely. Yay for having a man who makes an effort!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      May 30, 2014 at 3:18 PM

      My husband built an endless river/waterfall to keep the water circulating. That will hopefully disturb the water enough to keep the mosquitoes away.

      That’s why I need the dragon. To sit on top of the waterfall pipe!

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  7. Chrys Fey says:
    May 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    You sure are lucky to have a guy who can (and will) build you a pond. I’ve always wanted one. And the one he built looks lovely, even without the dragon. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  8. Aldrea Alien says:
    May 31, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    It’s looking good.

    We had a pond once … it even had a fish and a couple of frogs! It dried up years ago (but not before we saved the fish). Probably just as well or we’d constantly have a pair of soggy border collies running through the house. They’re bad enough with the horse’s water troughs.

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  9. Misha says:
    May 31, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Wow it’s beautiful.

    My non-writing projects are mainly taking the form of crafts at the moment. (Crocheting, needlepoint etc)

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  10. Milo James Fowler says:
    June 1, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Freakin’ cool! Being a homeowner includes plenty of non-writing projects. My most recent were plumbing-related. Such fun.

    Reply
  11. Stephanie Faris says:
    June 1, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Awesome pond! I’m not landscaping-inclined, so I just write and hope that I can make enough to pay someone to do it all! My husband keeps up the yard work and, when he gets time, does landscaping.

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  12. Jeri says:
    June 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Here’s to great husbands! Granted mine is always gone traveling for work, but today he managed to put in a drip-irrigation system for our raised garden beds so now I don’t have to remember to water them all the time when he’s away. My big non-writing project for the summer is re-staining the fence. Oh joy.

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  13. Lynda R Young says:
    June 2, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    I love the photo, especially the reflections in the water. Gorgeous.
    I’ve always wanted a pond.

    Reply
  14. Carrie Butler says:
    June 2, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I’m going to start the chant again. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    “Pho-to book! Pho-to book!”

    Reply

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